Chemistry Department Course Offerings

General Chemistry (3-3). Prereq: MAT 101 or consent of the instructor. A two-semester sequence that includes a study of topics such as stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, the states of matter, phase equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, ionic equilibria, and electrochemistry. (Lecture 3) (111, fall only; 112, spring only)

113-114

General Chemistry Laboratory (1-1). Prereq. or Coreq.: CHE 111-112. A two-semester sequence emphasizing fundamental chemical operations and the study of a selection of exercises demonstrating those principles discussed in CHE 111-112. The second semester includes a study of qualitative analysis. (Lab 3) (113, fall only; 114, spring only)

Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics & Spectroscopy (4). Prereq: CHE 214 (may be taken concurrently), PHY 241-242, PHY 243-244 (may be taken concurrently) and MAT 207. A course exploring the development of the quantum mechanical view of atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, electrochemistry and radiochemistry. The laboratory includes topics related to exploring the application of quantum theory to modern spectroscopic and computational methods. (Lecture & Lab 4). (spring, even years).

351-352

Chemical Research (1-2). Prereq: Instructor Approval. A guided but independent exploration of a research topic decided on by the instructor and the student together. Students will explore the chemical literature and conduct original research on an approved project on and/or off campus. Students will be expected to present results of their work as a seminar to a group of faculty and students. This course may be repeated. (offered as needed).

Biochemistry II: Metabolism (3,1). Prereq: CHE 111-112, 113-114, 211-212.An introductory course in biochemistry focused on catabolic and anabolic reaction pathways utilized in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Topics include the process, regulation and integration of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation as well as selected topics in the metabolism of amino acids, lipids, and nucleotides. The structures of biological molecules are introduced. The laboratory emphasizes methods in organismal and cellular biochemistry, clinical correlations, biological and chemical informatics, and computer-based modeling of biological pathways. (Lecture 3 and lab 11) (spring).

413

Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology (3). Prereq: CHE 111-112, 113-114, 211.An advanced course focused on the molecular and biochemical foundations of drug action. Special interest is placed on introducing students to single and multi-dimensional quantitative structure activity relationships (QSAR), computational analysis, bioassays, and the mechanisms of action of specific classes of drugs and natural products. Students are also introduced to the concepts of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination of drugs as well as pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. (Lecture only) (spring).

431-432

Special Problems in Chemistry (1 or 2, 1 or 2). Prereq: Advanced standing in chemistry and consent of the instructor. A course designed for individual advanced students that involves a combination of independent library-and internet research, lectures, and laboratory investigations of a topic or topics of current interest. (offered as needed)

441-442

ChemistrySeminar (1-1). Prereq: Senior standing. The senior chemistry major will research a topic of assigned or particular interest and present it before a group of peers. Emphasis is placed on the primary chemical literature and how to successfully present. (441, fall only and 442, spring only)

451-452

Advanced Topics in Chemistry (3,3). Prereq: Advanced Standing in Chemistry or Instructor Approval. A study of current topics taken from the areas including but not limited to: environmental, medicinal, clinical, theoretical, polymer, education, instrumental, or biological chemistry. This course may be renamed to reflect the nature of the course being offering in a given semester. (Lecture 3) (offered as needed).